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Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Mission:

Engage K-12 and higher education students and faculty in a dynamic academic experience focused on K-16 policy, practice, and research.

Values:

  • Students: Diversity, learning, and an emphasis on all aspects of the student experience, from connection to completion.
  • Program Quality: Maintaining, growing or creating quality programs, with an eye on innovation and adaptability.
  • Collegiality: Integrity, transparency, and mutual respect in interactions and communications.
  • Partnership: Internal and external collaborations to strengthen our viability and serve our stakeholders.

Our Programs

PhD Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Learn more about our PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

ELPS Graduate Degree Programs

Learn more about our graduate degree programs.

Leadership Minor

Learn more about the Leadership Minor/Certificate program.

Principal Certification

In addition to our P.hD., graduate, and Leadership Certificate/Minor programs, we are proud to offer a Principal Certification program for those wanting to move into school leadership and administration.

Principal Certification

ELPS Admissions

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ELPS Admissions

ELPS Faculty and Staff Directory

To learn more about the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, visit our Faculty and Staff Directory.

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ELPS Special Project and Scholarship Fund

To make a gift to our ELPS Special Project and Scholarship Fund, click the button below and select "ELPS Special Project and Scholarship Fund."

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Field Resources, and Policy and Guidelines for Professional Dispositions